From guided tours, well-being workshops and music in the garden, to international Motocross events at Farleigh, find out what is happening across the Iford Manor Estate.
Ever imagined being in another time when you visited Iford? Then imagine no more….!
Take this wonderful opportunity to indulge yourself by dressing in full regency dress and promenading through the garden, benefiting from a reduced £5 entry fee for those in full regency dress to celebrate our appearance in ITV’s Sanditon.
A day of racing at the internationally renowned Farleigh Castle Motocross Track.
The melodious folk tunes sung by local Birch Tree Folk Choir will fill the garden at 2pm for garden visitors to enjoy at no extra cost.
The national series of Garden Masterclass comes to Iford for a special one-day course with Troy Scott Smith on container planting.
Avon Valley Runners 12k Over The Hills multi-terrain race for charity. Runs through the Iford Estate
An all-female jazz vocal group from Cirencester will treat garden visitors to a variety of up-beat, jazz numbers. Accompanied on the piano. There is no extra charge to attend this informal concert at 2pm.
Beautiful 16th and 17th century vocal music, accompanied by the lute - Musicke in the Ayre is always a delight when they perform. This 2pm informal concert is free for garden visitors.
Veteran Motocross World Championships - watch the legends battle it out
Local composer Anne Gregson performs her folk and classical music with the Fiery Dragon Company. An informal concert at 2pm for garden visitors to enjoy at no extra cost.
Special opening of the garden and tearoom for August Bank Holiday
Enjoy traditional English music in the surrounds of Iford Manor Gardens. Garden visitors can listen to this 2pm informal concert for no extra charge.
Beautiful 16th and 17th century vocal music, accompanied by the lute - Musicke in the Ayre is always a delight when they perform. This 2pm informal concert is free for garden visitors.
Motocross event at the internationally renowned Farleigh Castle Motocross circuit
Recreating 18th and 19th century village entertainments, this informal concert from the Somerset Russets (at no extra cost for garden visitors) at 2pm promises to be great fun.
Female a capella group from Wiltshire will serenade garden visitors at 2pm with an informal concert in the cloister.
A free day to celebrate the wide variety of nature in our valley and for children to learn and engage with it.
The largest gathering of Vintage Motocross fans in the UK each season, this race meet provides drama, vintage bikes and lots of stands to browse.
An informal afternoon concert at 2pm in the casita for garden visitors to enjoy at no extra cost. Click for further details.
SOLD OUT: Exclusive intimate tour uncovering the fascinating history and design of the garden with its many quirks and amusing tales.
Wiltshire TVR Club will be stopping at Iford as part of their annual rally.
Usually closed on Mondays, the garden and tearoom will be open for the Bank Holiday.
Take a guided tour around the stunning Iford Manor Gardens and delve a little deeper into an understanding of its historic development, design and management with the owner, William Cartwright-Hignett.
Usually closed on a Monday, the gardens and tearoom will be open for the Bank Holiday
All garden entry revenue today is donated to the National Garden Scheme to support the many nursing charities that they work with.
Capture the energy of Spring and connect with Nature to focus and re-energise yourself in this event. This 1.5 hour workshop is led by Bath based counsellor Emily Heuvel. Tickets available.
Normally closed on Mondays, Iford Manor Gardens and the Housekeeper’s Tearoom will be open on Easter Monday from 11am. Last entry to the garden is at 3.30pm (closing at 4pm) and last orders in the Tearoom is at 4.15pm.
